Bishop Samuel Ruiz Garcia
(1924-)

Mexican Indigenous Human Rights Activist
1996 Pacem in Terris Peace and Freedom Award
1997 Martin Ennals Human Rights Award Winner
1998 AFSC Nobel Peace Prize Nominee
2000 International Simón Bolívar Prize

birthdate: November 3
birthplace:
ciudad de Irapuato, state of Guanajuato, Mexico

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